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Epic Empath & The Joy Ride: 30 Years Of Fighting for HIV Services (opens the original)
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This week, we're diving into some real talk about the state of HIV services today with Joy Winheim, President of Epic Empath Partners in Care, and Tom Manning, longtime producer of The Joy Ride cycling fundraiser. Joy and Tom break down what Epic does across four Florida counties, from medical case management to housing support and HIV outreach, and how The Joy Ride, now in its modern iteration after 34 years, continues a legacy that began with helping people through the height of the AIDS crisi
20 Years of Pride & Passion: Inside Tampa's Most Iconic LGBTQ+ Fundraiser (opens the original)
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This week, we sit down with Nick Buchanan and Raylene Poland from the Tampa Museum of Art to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Pride and Passion, Tampa Bay's longest-running LGBTQ+ fundraising event, and to dig into the museum's groundbreaking work in art therapy and community connection. Nick and Raylene share the origin story of Pride and Passion, born from an event that broke the law when the museum first brought the community together two decades ago, and how it's grown into a can't-miss cel
St. Pete Pride 2026 Wrap-Up: SWANIX's Abi Ken on Tour, New Album & More (opens the original)
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This week, we wrap up our St. Pete Pride 2026 coverage riding out the final stretch of the parade with our amazing driver Abi (returning Skittle Squad guest and part of the band SWANIX) before catching up with her on everything she's got coming up. Abi gives us the scoop on SWANIX's summer tour across Florida, including an upcoming show opening for the Soap Girls, and shares the exciting details on their East Coast tour heading to Salem, Massachusetts for its 400 year anniversary. We also get th
St. Pete Pride with the Krewe of Cavaliers: A LGBTQ+ Organization Making a Big Difference (opens the original)
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This week, we're coming to you live from the St. Pete Pride Parade as we sit down with Jason, President of the Krewe of Cavaliers, to talk about one of Tampa Bay's longest-running LGBTQ+ organizations, the importance of giving back, and how community involvement helps create a more inclusive future. Jason shares the history of the Crew of Cavaliers, their mission of diversity, camaraderie, and philanthropy, and why Pride is about so much more than a parade. From supporting local charities to org
St. Pete Pride 2026: Krewe of the Cavaliers, Community, Allies & Chosen Family (opens the original)
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This week, we're at the Krewe of the Cavaliers float at St. Pete Pride 2026, as the parade gets underway and chatting with some of the incredible members who make this crew what it is. We talk with Drake, decked out in a custom parade look, about what Pride means to him (equality, freedom, and love), followed by Skip Cramer, who shares his journey of finding a true sense of community and family within the crew after struggling to find that same connection elsewhere. We also sit down with Christy
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